Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-2448- Section: 01 Audio Engineering IV

Instructor Information
Instructor	John Freyermuth
E-mail	freyermuthje@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6520
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 126 Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: John Freyermuth E-mail: freyermuthje@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Advanced recording, mixing, arranging, and editing. Includes the role of the producer in session planning, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets.
Prerequisites	MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I MUSC 2327 Audio Engineering II MUSC 2347 Audio Engineering III
Learning Outcomes	1. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. (PSLO Alpha) 2. Utilize advanced recording techniques (PSLO 2,3) 3. Utilize basic editing techniques (PSLO 2) 4. Demonstrate Engineering concepts to complete an advanced recording projects (PSLO 2,3,4)
Core Objectives	Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	1. PSLO Alpha: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 2. Apply commercial music sound technology to their professional practice. 3. Apply commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. 4. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 5. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Mixing Audio By: Roey Izhaki Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition ISBN-10: 1138859788 ISBN-13: 978-1138859784 External Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Minimum 7,2000 RPM or SSD (Preferably Certified For Use With Pro Tools) Studio-Grade Headphones
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Course Introduction; Syllabus Review; Assignment Review; Pretest; Some Good Web Resources; Audio Engineering III Review; Tracking Theory Week 2: Tracking Theory; Drum Recording Week 3: Different Mixing Approaches; Using Reference Material; Where To Start a Mix; Three Different Mix Techniques Week 4: Filters and EQ Week 5: Advanced Filters and Equalization Week 6: Dynamic Processing Week 7: Advanced Dynamic Processors; Volume Automation; Review For Midterm Week 8: Spring BReak Week 9: Midterm Exam; Balance, Panorama and Spatial Processors Week 10: Advanced Reverb and Delay Week 11: Advanced Modulation, Saturation, and Other Effects Week 12: The Mix Bus; Printing To Tape Week 13: Intro To Mastering Week 14: Mastering Continued Week 15: Final Project Due (AKA Capstone Due); Review for Final Week 16: Final Exam; Post Test
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Listening Project Week 2: Copy Mix 1 Week 3: Copy Mix 2; Drum Recording 1 Week 4: Copy Mix 3; Drum Recording 1 Revisions; Test 1 Week 5: Copy Mix 4; Drum, Bass, Rhythm Recording 1 Week 6: Copy Mix 5; Drum, Bass, Rhythm Recording Revisions Week 7: Copy Mix 6; Drum, Bass, Programmed Lead, Programmed Rhythm, and Scratch Vocal Recording; Copy Mix 7; Programmed Lead, Programmed Rhythm, and Scratch Vocal Recording Revisions; Test 2 Week 8: Spring Break Week 9: Copy Mix 8; Replacing Your Scratch Vocals with Final Vocals Week 10: Copy Mix 9; Replacing Your Scratch Vocals with Final Vocals Revisions and Rough Mix Week 11: Orignal Mix 1; Final Mix of Week 10's Rough Mix Week 12: Original Mix 2; Record a Complete Song with a Minimum of Four Live Sources, and Two Programmed Sources; Test 3 Week 13: Original Mix 3; Mix Your Complete Song with a Minimum of Four Live Sources, and Two Programmed Sources Week 14: Original Mix 4; Revise Your Mix of a Complete Song with a Minimum of Four Live Sources, and Two Programmed Sources Week 15: Mastered Copy of All Projects Final Exam; Test 4
Final Exam Date	May 11, 2020 - 10:00 AM   Through  May 11, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance - 10% Class Participation - 10%              Quizzes - 10% Projects - 40% Tests (x4) - 30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No late work will be accepted in this class unless the student presents proof of extenuating circumstances. All of your grades will be available for you in the "my grades" section of our Blackboard Page.
Attendance Policy	You get one "free" absence before your late/absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, each absence deducts 7.5% of your attendance grade for a Monday and Wednesday class. If you are late for class or leave class early 3 times you will receive an additional absence for every time this occurs.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.